Rocking To California

Choreographer: Don Pascual (March 2013)

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Start on vocals (48 counts)

Section 1: Jumped kicks R, L, R, L
1-4: R kick (R diagonal), together, L kick (R diagonal), together

5-8: R kick (R diagonal), together, L kick (R diagonal), together

Style: Jump «in a rock' n roll style» while kicking

Section 2: R heel grinds x2 travelling to the L, R jazz box making a ¼ T to the R
1-2: Cross slightly R heel (toes to the L) over L, turn R toes to the R and step L to L side

3-4: Cross slightly R heel (toes to the L) over L, turn R toes to the R and step L to L side

5-8: Cross R over L, step L back, ¼ T to the R and step R forward, step L forward

Section3: Jumped kicks R, L, R, L
1-4: R kick (R diagonal), together, L kick (R diagonal), together

5-8: R kick (R diagonal), together, L kick (R diagonal), together

Style: Jump «in a rock' n roll style» while kicking

Section 4: Dwight step in place, dwight step making a ¼ T to the R while kicking R , jump out back, jump in back (ending weight on both feet), toe split
1-2: Swivel L heel to the R touching R toes beside L, swivel L heel to the L touching R heel forward

3-4: Swivel L heel to the R touching R toes beside L, swivel L heel to the L making a ¼ T to the R and kicking R fwd

5: Back jump out on L foot, ending weight on both feet

6: Back jump in on both feet, ending together

7-8: Split toes, recover

Easier option: You can replace the dwight steps with swivels (heels to the R, to the L, to the R, to the L making a ¼ T to the R and kicking R forward)

Section 5:Sugar foot R, L, R, L fwd, swivel L in place x4 while making pendulum with the R leg ( hook, R side flick, hook, R side flick),
1: Swivel L heel to the L as you step your R feet forward (R diagonal)

2: Swivel R heel to the R as you step your L feet forward (L diagonal)

3: Swivel L heel to the L as you step your R feet forward (R diagonal)

4: Swivel R heel to the R as you step your L feet forward (L diagonal)

5: Swivel L heel to the L and hook R across L shin

6: Swivel L heel to the R and flick R to the R

7: Swivel L heel to the L and hook R across L shin

8: Swivel L heel to the R and flick R to the R

Section 6: Syncopated jump out fwd, hold + clap, syncopated back jump in, hold + clap, stomp R &L, toe split
&1-2: Syncopated jump out forward (R,L), hold + clap

&3-4: Syncopated back jump in (R,L), hold + clap

5-6: Stomp R forward, stomp L beside R

7-8: Split toes, recover

Style: Count 7, thumb a lift with your both thumbs.

Note: At the end of walls 3 and 7 the music stops during the 8 counts of section 6. Just keep on dancing during this break.

Final: End of wall 11, cross R over L, ½ T to the L, so as to end the dance facing 12h00.

Have fun with this dance !!

Contact: countryscal@orange.fr

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About the Choreographer

Don Pascual (March 2013)

Don Pascual, known for his vibrant choreography and dynamic performances, has captivated audiences since March 2013. With six unique dances showcased in our archive, his creative flair continues to inspire and enrich the dance community.

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